by James Ritch | May 3, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Spencer L. Savage, 85, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of the Shore, ended his journey Saturday, April 10, 2021, at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Born in Accomack County, Spencer was the son of the late John E. Savage Sr. and the late Mary L....
by James Ritch | May 3, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Eric Richard Schleif, 69, husband of Eileen (Greene) Saady Schleif and a resident of Parksley, passed away at home Thursday, April 29, 2021. Born Aug. 12, 1951, in Rhode Island, he was the son of Carl Schleif and Rosemarie Jaenecke Schleif. Eric was a longtime...
by James Ritch | May 3, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Jackie Evans McCullough, 74, husband of the late Helen Marie Hitch McCullough and a recent resident of The Citadel in Nassawadox, passed away at his home Thursday, April 29, 2021. Born March 3, 1947, in Kingsport, Tenn., he was the son of the late Raymond A....
by James Ritch | May 3, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Deborah Ann “Debbie” Gingell, 62, wife of William “Bill” Gingell III and a resident of Wachapreague, formerly of Chesapeake Beach, Md., passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, at her home. Born Nov. 16, 1958, in Prince George’s County, Md., she was the daughter of...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Larry Thomas, of Marionville, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at the Peninsula Regional Hospital, Salisbury, Md. Visitation Service for Larry Thomas was conducted from the John O. Morris Funeral Chapel Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 1 p.m. Extended family and...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2021 | Obituaries
Mr. Joseph George Ivock lovingly passed away April 15, 2021, at the age of 101. Born Sept. 6, 1919, in Johnstown, Pa., he was the oldest son of Veda Vitt and Frances (Perak) Ivock. He was preceded in death by parents and siblings; wife, Mary Jane; grandson-in-law,...
by James Ritch | May 2, 2021 | Obituaries
Mrs. Joan Ann Kelley Bailey, 74, wife of the late James Wilson Bailey and a resident of Exmore, passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at her residence. A native of Girdletree, Md., she was the daughter of the late Elmer R. “Toad” Ward and the late Anna Mae Tarr Ward....
by James Ritch | May 1, 2021 | Headlines
Staff Report — Chincoteague Police Department report a scam was attempted today on a resident of Accomack County using the department’s name, phone number, 757-336-3155, and Chief R. K. Fisher’s name. The scam advised of an outstanding Maryland warrant for the...
by James Ritch | Apr 30, 2021 | Features
Story and Photos by Jim Ritch – Sunny skies and warm temperatures made for picture-perfect strolls through the five stops of the Eastern Shore Garden Tour Saturday, April 24. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, organizers halved the usual number of tickets, from over...
by James Ritch | Apr 30, 2021 | Sports
Story and Photos by Brennan Waldorf – Broadwater’s bat continued to struggle at home as the team was shut out in back-to-back games, recording only one hit. Alex Brown hit the lone single in the game against Greenbrier. It’s been tough sledding for the Vikings...
